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@drhopeful2018 So I heard back within 4 days, and I submitted my GRE score, I had a 155 in both sections, with a 4.5 in writing
And thanks @sss1219 for further answering my questions, have you heard of anyone doing the dual MS/MPH route? I want to retake the MCAT the month after the first year of MAMS classes are done. If I did the MS/MPH, I would have to do the lit research thesis, along with taking MPH classes in the summer, and then do a full year of MPH classes, with another summer of MPH classes. So basically, the summer after the first year of MAMS classes is going to be hell with taking the MCAT, doing the lit research thesis, taking public health classes, and applying to medical school. I don't want to overload myself, so that's why i'm starting to be a little dissuaded from the dual MS/MPH program, even though I would like to get involved in public health. What are your thoughts?
Only do the MPH if you're really interested in it. You can email Dr. Offner about this, but I'd imagine her advice will be the same - focus on MAMS courses and then the MCAT. If you're happy with both, then do the MPH. If taking the MPH classes along with studying for the MCAT will detract from how much MCAT you can get in, it won't be worth it. And there will be chances down the line to do an MPH so you won't be too much at a loss.
PS doing the MPH isn't something you really have to decide until a number of months in. You will have a better idea of your app strengths/weaknesses and the necessity of doing it bt that point
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